Beneath the soaring hexagonal pavilion, a cool breeze occasionally brushed their faces as a handsome young man and a beautiful young woman sat facing each other.
The lush green grass and leaves still bore traces of last night's torrential rain. Refreshed by the downpour, they glimmered with a faint green light.
Unfortunately, Xu Lanqing paid no attention to this rare sight.
Six years ago, in the pocket dimension of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Xu Lanqing had told Gu Yuena that they should work together.
But that had only been a stopgap to save his life. He had never expected her to agree. Yet from what Gu Yuexi had said, he sensed an opportunity.
At the very least, the other party was open to cooperation. That was a good sign.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, I heard there's a huge auction at the Mingyue Hotel this afternoon." The girl's cheerful voice brought Xu Lanqing back to his senses.
"So?"
He looked over. Meng Hongchen sat on a stone bench, leaning forward with her chin propped in both hands.
Her bright, sparkling blue eyes were fixed on him, brimming with anticipation.
"I just wanted to ask if you're free. How about we go take a look together? There'll be lots of good stuff." Meng Hongchen gazed at Xu Lanqing with shining eyes.
Gu Yuexi had already left. Just as Xu Lanqing was about to leave too, Meng Hongchen had appeared out of nowhere.
"...How did you know I was here?" Xu Lanqing didn't answer her question.
"My brother told me."
"Wasn't he against you before...?"
"After my patient guidance, he finally understood how wrong he'd been. He also promised to support me with all his might from now on, so I can find happiness..."
Meng Hongchen rattled on at length,